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Without the participation of people with MS, it would be impossible to develop new and better therapies and other interventions.
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Evaluation of New MRI Sequences Including 3D-FGAPSIR for the Optimization of Inflammatory Spinal Cord Lesions Research
- verification of inclusion and non-inclusion criteria - information and collection of consent - standard imaging protocol prescribed as part of the usual treatment: sagittal T1 and T2 slices after injection of contrast product (Gadolinium), 3D STIR and 3D PSIR sequence. - 3D FGAPSIR sequence at the level of the cervical cord for the duration of the additional sequence is 10 minutes, for a total examination time of 40 minutes (instead of 30 minutes)
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Evaluation of the Influence of a Core Muscle Control-Based Rehabilitation Program Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Given the structural relationship of the CORE as a whole, in this study we propose an intervention based on the global motor control of all the structures that make up the CORE to assess its effectiveness on urinary incontinence, sexual dysfunction and balance, as well as its relationship with respiratory function. According to our hypothesis, a global intervention could also be taken into account during conventional treatment in the future, helping to prevent genitourinary dysfunctions derived from alterations in motor control.
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Evaluation of the Microbiome in Multiple Sclerosis
To access the small intestinal microbiome and find abnormal microbiome/metabolome signature in luminal fluid samples from small bowel in MS compared to HC that could be used as biomarkers for MS.
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Examining a Wheelchair Exercise-training Intervention for Persons With Multiple Sclerosis
The goal of this randomized controlled clinical trial is to examine the feasibility and initial efficacy of undertaking and delivering a novel, stakeholder-informed exercise training program for wheelchair users with multiple sclerosis. The main questions it aims to answer are: - Is the study feasible as measured by participant recruitment (24 participants total), retention (80%), and safety (adverse events)? - Is the study acceptable as measured by participant satisfaction and perceptions using an evaluation survey and semi-structured interviews? - Is there significant change in following the 16-week...
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Examining Effects of Ocrevus on Cognitive Fatigue Using fMRI
The purpose of this research study is to investigate the effectiveness of MS Disease modifying medications on cognitive fatigue in persons with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). Cognitive fatigue is the kind of fatigue that occurs after intense mental concentration as after a session of problem solving.
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Examining Effects of Tysabri on Cognitive Fatigue Using fMRI
The purpose of this research study is to investigate the effectiveness of Tysabri on cognitive fatigue in persons with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS). Cognitive fatigue is the kind of fatigue that occurs after intense mental concentration as after a session of problem solving.
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Examining the Effects of a Remotely-delivered, Racially-tailored Exercise Training Program for Immediate and Sustained Improvements in Walking Dysfunction, Symptoms, and Health-related Quality of Life (HRQOL) Among African-Americans With Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Residing in Rural Environments.
The proposed project involves a high-quality randomized controlled (RCT) design that examines the effects of a remotely-delivered, racially-tailored exercise training program for immediate and sustained improvement in walking dysfunction, symptoms, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among African-Americans with MS residing in rural environments. The primary analysis will test the hypothesis that those who are randomly assigned into the intervention condition (i.e., exercise training) will demonstrate (a) improvements in outcomes from baseline that (b) are sustained over 4-months of follow-up compared with those in the control...
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Exercise Booster Sessions in People With Multiple Sclerosis
This study wants to investigate whether exercise booster sessions applied in the follow-up period after an exercise intervention can increase the sustainability of exercise induced effects in persons with multiple sclerosis. The study will be a randomized, multi-site, controlled trial. Participants will from the beginning be allocated to either aerobic training group, resistance training group or control group. After a 12 week exercise intervention, the exercise groups will be additionally randomized to receive either exercise booster sessions + standard care or just standard care in the 40 week follow up period. It is...
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Exercise Effects in Multiple Sclerosis
A growing body of work suggests that regular exercise can support symptom management and improve physical function for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Although exercise is known to be beneficial for managing many symptoms related to MS, its effects on the central nervous system, and whether these effects change with different types of exercise, are not well understood. Here, the investigators have designed a clinical trial that compares the effects of distinct exercise protocols on aspects of physical function, physical fitness, and central nervous system function. This research will be the first to compare the effects of...
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Exercise Training, Cognition, and Mobility in Older Adults With Multiple Sclerosis
The overall objective of the proposed randomized controlled (RCT) is to determine the feasibility and efficacy of a 16-week theory-based, remotely-delivered, combined exercise (aerobic and resistance) training intervention for improving cognitive and physical function in older adults (50+ years) with multiple sclerosis (MS) who have mild-to-moderate cognitive and walking impairment. Participants (N=50) will be randomly assigned into exercise training (combined aerobic and resistance exercise) condition or active control (flexibility and stretching) condition. The 16-week intervention will be delivered and monitored remotely within a...
